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KIRTIPUR:
The Medieval Newari town, lies 8Km. South-West of Kathmandu. The
town retains its traditional appearance and most part of the
Kathmandu Valley can be seen from the temple of Bagh Bhairav.
DAXINKALI:
The temple of the Goddess Kali is famous for Hindu devotees,
lies 20Km. South of Kathmandu. Devotees visit on Tuesday and
Saturday to offer their prayers.
BUNGMATI:
The temple lies 12Km. South of Kathmandu and is believed to have
been founded by king Amshuverma 1403AD and the Bungmati Jaatra
initiated by king Narendra Deva,which is taken out in an annual
chariot procession in Patan beginning on the 3rd day of the
moonlit fort.
CHANGUNARAYAN:
It is a world heritage site situated on a hill north of Bhadgaon
above 153mts. above the level of Kathmandu is the oldest example
of pagoda style architecture and a rare legacy of the Lichhavian
period.
GODAVARI:
It is prominent Royal Botanical Garden stretched 16Hectre.
located about 16Km south east of Kathmandu .Also the site of a
12 yearly bathing festival
PHULCHOWKI:
It is a prominent hill around the valley situated at an altitude
of 2759 mts.high above the sea level and is located about 19Km.
south east of Kathmandu. The hilltop in season is covered with
wild flowers, roses, jessamines and rhododendron also it is the
place for butterflies which are apparently attracted by the
flowers during spring March-April.
PANAUTI:
It is thriving village 32Km. South-East of Kathmandu, is said to
be the best place to see Nepalese wood carving, particularly
temple struts.
NAMOBUDDHA:
It is situated on a hill above Panauti. It has an amazing story
concerned with the Buddha which is commemorated by an ancient
stone slab and a stupa with all seeing eyes of Buddha.
BUDHANILKANTHA:
is situated 8Km.north of Kathmandu at the base of Shivapuri
hill. The 5Yard long image on a sculptured lord Vishnu reclining
on the bed of snakes in a square pool dates back to 5th century.
PLACES OUTSIDE KATHMANDU VALLEY
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